Funnel Ants: The Hidden Pests Damaging Your Lawn and Garden
Funnel ants are tiny subterranean ant species that build shaped mounds in pastures. These mounds disfigure the appearance of the grass and impoverish the soil, rendering our lawns uneven. Knowing their symptoms enables homeowners to safeguard lawns and gardens before the damage spreads.
Why Funnel Ants Build Mounds
These ants construct burrows that open into funnel-shaped entrances. They regulate airflow and temperature through the construction. They rise closer to the surface during wet seasons, so there is increased mound activity.
They prefer to live:
Turf, golf courses and playing fields
On garden beds and open ground areas
Moist, well-watered turf
Their nests are commonly very deep, often underground, and basic sprays won’t be able to reach the source of them. Funnel ants disrupt soils and create uneven lawns. Their tunnels can also disrupt turf roots and cause brown patches. For property owners, mowing becomes a challenge, and repair tends to be expensive.
How to Get Rid of Funnel Ants
Push down on mounds to find active sites.
Use ant bait granules intended for soil pests.
Do not water for 24 hours following application to ensure the best results.
Keep lawns healthy to minimise re-infestation.
Apply preventive treatments before summer.
When to Seek Professional Help
If the mounds return, nests may be deep underground. Able pest control technicians apply specialised treatments directly to the source of the infestation, preventing reinfestation. Funnel ants can quickly destroy the beauty and health of your lawn. Acting early prevents costly turf damage and keeps gardens in top shape.
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